Honda Helix Oil Change

Honda Helix Oil Change
This is a 2001 but this procedure will work with all the US models 1986-2007. Really easy to change the oil on the Honda Helix. You have a center stand, no oil filter to replace and I completed the oil change without removing any panels.
You will need:
-.85 quarts of oil
-17mm socket or wrench.
Torque values:
Oil Drain Plug 14-18 ft-lb
Oil Filter Screen cap 13-16 ft-lb
Note: my oil filter cover was stripped so I replaced it. You dont normally change that cover. I used some universal Honda crush washers and I hope they work. I will check for leaks as I use it.
Honda Oil:
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Universal Crush washers:
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Thank you for the support.
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[@tombstone2826]

Just got one at yard sale been sitting for a couple of years according to the owner paid $500.00 took it home cleaned the gas tank out , new battery and it started up. It does stall a little on take off so I replaced the spark plug and changed the oil . I've been using it around town and it gets great gas mileage. It's my daily driver now best money spend.

[@MacrossGarage]

Nice find. So did the stalling go away?

[@emilsantos1602]

Nice and clear video. My brother has a Helix. It’s really a really comfortable ride.

[@MacrossGarage]

Thanks, ride safe.

[@ralphlange7754]

Appreciate your helpful demonstration

[@MacrossGarage]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@Singletraxrdr]

Nice job, great video!

[@MacrossGarage]

Thank you very much!

[@psychobilly666ful]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@MacrossGarage]

You are welcome

[@ErrolBeats]

Thanks, this video helped a lot.

[@MacrossGarage]

Glad it worked out.

[@stephensanders502]

Awesome awesome thank you very much for the video the reason I checked my oil filter was in backwards after watching yours I've got it in right now thank you very much be blessed Jesus loves you

[@MacrossGarage]

You are welcome, glad it worked out.

[@billybobhammer]

Nice video. Thanks. Only use 12-point sockets or wrenches to snug. Use 6-point sockets/wrenches to tighten. Those 12 points will round your nut.

[@MacrossGarage]

Thanks.

[@Digital_daze_]

Nice one!

[@MacrossGarage]

Thank you

[@Serpico1152]

Good video as always I had to replace the oil filter cover on mine also because the prior owner rounded the nut edges off, but I finally managed to remove it with locked on vice grips. Because several of my vehicles require an odd oil level capacity I'm in the habit of once I finally reach the proper level after running the motor and re-checking it a couple of times I take a marker pen and draw a line across the clear vertical oil level sight on the side of the container and mark the container as that vehicle (Helix, Mower, etc.) and save the container on a shelf so the remaining oil can be used to top off if any is needed until the next oil change, just transfer that pen mark over to a new full container and just re-fill the oil level to that same amount during the next oil change and it will be spot on accurate the 1st time.

[@MacrossGarage]

Thank you. I am pretty meticulous with my work but you are on another level.

[@AudreysKitchen]

This is a really solid tip. I’ll be sure to practice this with my own Helix maintenance.

[@MacrossGarage]

@@AudreysKitchen Let us know how it goes.

[@AudreysKitchen]

@@MacrossGarage yesterday I replaced a cracked coolant reserve tank and installed a new horn for extra safety. Then put about 100 miles on the old beast. So much fun to ride!

[@MacrossGarage]

@@AudreysKitchen Very nice.

[@DanielSnyder-bz8kp]

Torque settings for both bolts (according to the 1986-2007 CN250 service manual I ordered) is Oil Drain Bolt - 15-18 ft/lbs and for the Oil Strainer Screen Cap is 13-16 ft/lbs.

[@MacrossGarage]

Thanks for all the information

[@double0newb]

Great video, thanks for creating and sharing it. Did those crush washers hold up, or did you opt for another product after?

[@MacrossGarage]

Been using the same washer it it’s holding fine.

[@thomassharp2815]

Thank you

[@MacrossGarage]

You're welcome

[@sunduijavsumyasuren7999]

Thank you very much :)

[@MacrossGarage]

You are welcome

[@isaiahhiggins]

Very helpful! I just got a '93 helix with 32k miles on it but not much in the way of a service record. I'm going through the maintenance checklist so I know for sure that everything is current. Happy riding!

[@MacrossGarage]

I alway change the oil no matter what and go from there. If it runs well then you should be good.

[@tonberryking7836]

how did it go? thinking about pulling the trigger on one with 23k miles, the muffler is the only part ive seen and it looks a little bit rusted. Love the bike tho.

[@isaiahhiggins]

@@tonberryking7836 I think that's inevitable, mine looks pretty rusty but still works great. I would say go for it!

[@tonberryking7836]

@@isaiahhiggins what did you pay for yours if you dont mind me asking? and did you learn to ride on your helix? im thinking 2k is too much but the body and seat do look good.

[@isaiahhiggins]

@@tonberryking7836 I paid $1500. And yeah the helix was my first ride on two wheels. It was definitely scary on the highway the first few times, but now it's a blast.

[@kevinspahr6632]

Very informative video! Maybe you can do one the next time you change the coolant and gear oil? I'm new to the Helix and plan on hopefully doing all 3 this spring. Thanks for the great video!

[@MacrossGarage]

I do have one for the coolant. I will try and create one for the gear oil in the future.

[@kevinspahr6632]

@@MacrossGarage Awesome! I'll have to check that one out! Thanks.

[@TOMCAT4500]

Fill the engine with 1 quart of 10W-30 ,This is in the manual for this bike .

[@MacrossGarage]

The manual I read says .8 qt for drain and fill and 1.0 qt for engine assembly. 10-30 and 10-40 are very close, use 40 for warmer areas. I wish I can screen shot what I read here. Could it be different depending what country you are in?

[@TOMCAT4500]

@@MacrossGarageExcuse me, what do you mean drain and fill engine assembly ?!

[@MacrossGarage]

@@TOMCAT4500 drain and fill is the normal oil change maintenance.

[@MacrossGarage]

@Patrick O'Brien You are correct. I guess I've never had to use 5w since I am not in a colder area.

[@DavidMedina-mg5sl]

Hello! Thanks for post this video, is very helpful, I have a 1996 Hinda Helix with almost 13,000 miles, I have a couple questions, Do you know where can I buy the gasket for the oil filter? and when do you clean the filter are you using just a rag, don't use and W-D40 or any lubricant? Thanks for your help.

[@MacrossGarage]

if your talking about the rubber o-ring, you can find that on amazon and ebay. Let me know if you need a direct link. As far as cleaning the screen, I just wipe it down. Just make sure it doesnt have dirt or anything blocking the screen.

[@DavidMedina-mg5sl]

@@MacrossGarage thank you for your fast reply. If is not too much to ask could I have the link to buy it please?

[@MacrossGarage]

@@DavidMedina-mg5sl I go to babbitsonline. You can order from them or just use the part number to google search it. www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/a/hon/5053e2b5f870021c54be1dab/right-crankcase-cover Part# 91302-001-020 babbits seems cheaper and its authentic Honda part. Try Revzilla as well.

[@DanielSnyder-bz8kp]

My oil filter cap was too tight and the 17mm socket I used (6 sided) seemed a tiny bit too large and was starting to round out the edges. I now use a 21/32 socket which is a perfect fit. I ordered from Amazon. It seems Honda made the filter cap a tiny bit too small as there is too much play with the 17mm socket. The filter cap was perfectly fine before I started to loosen it. 21/32 is equal to approximately a 16-1/2mm socket.

[@MacrossGarage]

Yea mine stripped also. I ended up using a wrench to carefully remove it. I try not to over tighten it.

[@crego00]

Do you have the part number on the bag of crush washers you used. Thanks

[@MacrossGarage]

its from amazon and i've linked it on the video description.

[@stevegarcia9098]

I would not have thought about tilting it to get more of the oil out. I'll remember that one. Will regular 10w-40 work? Thx.

[@MacrossGarage]

I used Honda 10w-40

[@psalm2forliberty577]

Btw, you can always uprate to a higher 20/50 Full Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil. Will only help provide more protection, especially if in a hot climate. Stick with 10/40 in Alaska or Canada lol.

[@beaconbus]

Thanks for the helpful oil change video. Could you tell me about your phone mount? Have you wired up a charger?

[@MacrossGarage]

Here is the link to the Ram strap mount. I have no wiring for charging. I will look for a charging option soon.

[@MacrossGarage]

www.amazon.com/RAM-Mounts-RAM-B-108BU-Strap-Diameter/dp/B0030HO6SM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3LPLW5277HUQ6&keywords=ram+mount+clamp&qid=1666116383&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjkyIiwicXNhIjoiNC44OSIsInFzcCI6IjQuNTgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=ram+mount+clamp%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-5

[@beaconbus]

@@MacrossGarage Thank you very much!

[@soloEdgar]

I am mentally preparing myself to do my first oil change on the Helix thank you for the video... but more importantly the link to your phone mount? Its been a struggle finding a good one for the fat handle bars

[@MacrossGarage]

No problem. There is also the option to mount the phone on the brake reservoir. I did it for my Honda Pacific Coast.

[@kara8235]

Yes, I cannot find a mount for my phone. I was looking at a RAM mount to hold the phone, but what do you use to wrap around the thick handle bars?

[@MacrossGarage]

@@kara8235 I use the ram mount strap hose www.amazon.com/RAM-Mounts-RAM-B-108BU-Strap-Diameter/dp/B0030HO6SM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3LPLW5277HUQ6&keywords=ram+mount+clamp&qid=1666116383&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjkyIiwicXNhIjoiNC44OSIsInFzcCI6IjQuNTgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=ram+mount+clamp%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-5

[@danielchsiasa]

Donde puedo encontrar diagrama eléctrico de helix 250

[@MacrossGarage]

Google it and one should show up right away.

[@worship945]

Great video, torque specs could be helpful, thanks

[@MacrossGarage]

Thank you for the suggestion. I added the specs in the description.

[@volvo850r3]

.85 of a quart. Do you think a full quart would generally be good.

[@MacrossGarage]

It might be too much. Check your oil level.

[@antonioocegueda3339]

Hi I have Honda helix 1999 Whit only 3700 orijinal miles on it

[@MacrossGarage]

Nice. Is it in good condition?

[@DavidMedina-mg5sl]

I have a 1996 with almost 13,000 miles, can you post a picture of yours?

[@DEEPWATER..]

You didn't say how much oil you added to the engine !

[@MacrossGarage]

I wrote .85 quart in the description. This is what the manual calls for. I always put a little less than then fill as needed. Sorry I wasn’t more clear.

[@DEEPWATER..]

@@MacrossGarage thank you bro 👍

[@MacrossGarage]

@@DEEPWATER.. You are welcome

[@jerrycvek6098]

Nice Video but Where is Your Voice?? Why do a Video & not tell Us any thing. Are you not able to talk at all?

[@MacrossGarage]

I can talk but I feel not well enough to add to the videos. I try to let my images do all the talking. I just make them how I like videos to be when I watch. Plus it’s also ASMR 😅

[@Josieman543]

Maybe rub oil on that filter plug seal so it doesn't seize again. But someone probably put it on way too tight.

[@MacrossGarage]

Too tight or sometimes they never remove them. Thanks for the tip.